Householders could also be sent on awareness courses if they fail to wash out old tins or bottles - This is Money

Dia Chakravarty, the political director of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: ’It’s extraordinary that it’s come to a point where expensive consultants need to be hired to deal with the situation. The council needs to ensure there are clear instructions about how different items need to be disposed of and residents naturally need to follow those instructions.

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